Scudamore has angered Blatter with plans to play matches abroad

Chief executive Richard Scudamore had planned to go to Zurich to champion the merits of their "39th game" vision.

But a statement from the Premier League said: "We will conduct further internal studies and consultation before seeking the advice of Fifa."

Blatter initially said the plans would never happen while he was in office.

The decision to postpone the visit is another blow for the Premier League's proposals to host a 39th round of matches across five cities across the world from 2011.

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Since the plans were first unveiled on 7 February, many influential football figures have voiced their opposition.

The Premier League will now reconsider its strategic global development plans internally but claims that many commentators formed misguided opinions when the news was initially announced.

"This project is still very much in its infancy, was always subject to development, clarification and wide consultation," the statement continued.

"We remain disappointed that these facts and many others were lost when early opinions were formed by many without detailed knowledge."

"We sincerely believe that the Premier League has much to offer the development of the game internationally as witnessed by the many federations and leagues that currently seek our involvement and advice."

BBC sports editor Mihir Bose said: "At this point in time, Fifa feels this is a full stop.

"If the Premier League wants to revive this proposal they will have to go back and draw up new plans.

Fifa welcomes the Premier League's decision and initiative, which re-establishes the positive and constructive relations between the FA, the FA Premier League and world football's governing body Fifa statement

"As far as the international community is concerned, the plans are dead in their current form."

The decision by the Premier League, accompanied by senior representatives of the Football Association, to postpone the meeting came in consultation with Fifa.

"Fifa welcomes the Premier League's decision and initiative, which re-establishes the positive and constructive relations between the FA, the FA Premier League and world football's governing body," read a Fifa statement.

"It is further acknowledged that the Premier League wishes to conduct further internal studies and research."

Following a board meeting last Thursday, the FA rejected the Premier League's initial plans to play matches abroad and advised it to rethink its current plans.

"We haven't got what I would call a sustainable plan in front of us," said FA chairman Lord Triesman.

"The whole of the process requires some fresh thinking and some substantive answers to the questions I've posed."

He added: "If the Premier League have other proposals, I hope it comes back with them relatively quickly."